Keyser in Mineral County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church & Cemetery

Keyser Historical Walking Trail

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022

1. Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church & Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Located at the top of the Cliffs on Overton Place. During the Civil War, a 9 pound cannon was placed on the large rock facing South, up the New Creek Valley. Standing where Fort Piano can be seen to the left, Fort Fuller (Fort Kelly) to the right and a clear view of the New Creek Valley - no evidence of the remains. Members of the McCarty family were among those buried there, where only remnants remain of the cemetery today.

Erected by The City of Keyser, West Virginia. (Marker Number 13.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Forts and Castles • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, The City of Keyser series list.

Location. 39° 26.273′ N, 78° 58.579′ W. Marker is in Keyser, West Virginia, in Mineral County. It is at the intersection of Overton Place and South Church Street, on the left when traveling east on Overton Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 Overton Pl, Keyser WV 26726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lincoln School (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Janes Church (about 400 feet away); Taylor Home (about 400 feet away); Tannery and Shoe Factory (about 400 feet away); Keyser / Averell’s Raid (about 600 feet away); Historical Marker near Post Office (about 600 feet away); Armstrong Mansion (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Keyser.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2022

2. Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church & Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.